An absolutely unmissable museum. There is so much to do (and it's free to Aucklanders!). We enjoyed our guided tour, and the special America's Cup Tour, so much that we returned a week later to watc...
WE had a fantastic afternoon on the Ted Ashby. It was a great experience to be able to help raise the sails. The volunteers onboard are very knowledgeable and welcoming.
When in Auckland, you should not miss the NZ Maritime Museum. The are many exhibits, but among the two most prominent are the yacht that won the America's Cup, a competition now sadly degraded by lega...
Took a large group of students for an educational tour. Leichelle was most welcoming and accommodating, enthusiastic and informative, let the group see the Noon Day cannon firing before resuming the t...
This little gem was something I had walked past many times until I decided to actually go inside. It's free for Auckland residents and took a leisurely hour or so to walk around. Some really interesti...
The noise of the noon canon means it's time to set sail. Visitors of the Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum can set sail on daily cruises at this time, or learn about early sea voyages, maritime navigation and participate in interactive exhibits. It's 1000 years of seafaring history.
Do not miss this.
A must do for any Maritime history aficionado. The museum is great, a lot interesting exhibitions that cover early history of New Zealand Maritime exploration, stories of immigrants coming to New Zealand from the 1850-1960s and a great tribute to Sir Peter Blake and NZL32-Black Magic that won America's cup in 1995.
The New Zealand National Maritime Museum has an extensive collection of Polynesian sea vessels. Considering the Polynesian people traditionally and impressively traveled by small boats (like the one in my picture) large distances between the pacific islands this museum holds great significance to the most recent indigenous culture of New Zealand. Normally a maritime museum might not excite me but in this case it was really significant to understanding the Pacific peoples.
I agree with what others have said about the changes in international tourists (necessary subsidies for locals). When you are here for 1-3 hours, you will feel that the money you spend here is very worthwhile. I am not the kind of person who is passionate about boats/yachts, but I enjoy historical perspective. What I really enjoyed and was struck by the text was the information about Peter Black. His stories and adventures are well worth your visit here.
New Zealand has a long history of navigation. This museum exhibits more things than I thought. The rooms are well spaced, making it easy to visit. I like the squeaky third-class cabins and model boats the most. It's just that some exhibits look too dated, even a little shabby! I enjoy my time here.